THE GLIMMER PRINCIPLE

MAHA Fall Conference

Presented By: Mary Kay Slowikowski

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The Elements of Well Being

Positive Emotions/Meaning

Accomplishments

Engagement

Relationships

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Signature Strengths

Sense of ownership and authenticity Feeling of excitement by displaying it Sense of yearning to find new ways to

use it Invigoration rather than exhaustion while

using the strength

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Exercise: Create a New Way for Using Strength

Creativity

Hope/Optimism

Self Control

Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence

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The Glimmer Principle

Ask Stupid Questions

Jump Fences

Make Hope Visible

Go Deep

Embrace Constraints

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Choose the Thinking Life

Think First Pay Attention Reduce Trivial Distractions Invest Time in Reflection

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Choose the Thinking Life (continued)

Think First Find time to think What are the main obstacles you encounter? List benefits that increasing your thinking time will

bring you.

Pay Attention Keeps you safe Helps you achieve your goal Makes other people feel validated Makes you more productive

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Choose the Thinking Life (continued)

Reduce Trivial Distractions Free your environment from the threats to your self control. Test your fortitude. A written resolution Meaningful Leisure. Intellectual Stimulation. Physical

Movement.

Invest Time in Reflection Do you enjoy engaging in reflection? Why/Why not? Do you learn more from your own mistakes or the mistakes

of others? What have you learned recently from your own/others

mistakes?

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Be Proactive

Make it part of your Identity

Acquire a Reputation as a Problem-Solver

Will Power strengthens your ability to be prepared

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Janssen’s Model of Change

ComfortRenewal

DenialConfusion

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Best Decisions

What are the 2 most important decisions you’ve made in the past? How did they change your life?

List 2 important decisions you have to make in the future. What are the possible repercussions on your life?

Write down your next important decision. Imagine making it and not making it. What are the consequences of each action?

Facilitate Your Discernment

Active Reflection Read scripture. Listen to your heart. Journal your thoughts.Gather Data What information do I need to know to come to a peaceful

conclusion.Pay Attention to Body & Feeling Do I have a basic feeling of peace and security? Consolation: Leaves me with a “fits like a glove” feeling. Desolation: Leaves me disquieted and agitated.Accept the Moment You Know It will feel as though you are acknowledging a decision that

has already been agreed upon by your heart and God.

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